About Scenic Lodge |
Welcome to Scenic Lodge Equestrian Centre, Queenslands largest provincial horse riding centre.
During the 10 years that we have been in business, Scenic Lodge has become famous for the quality of its horses, its professional standards, its friendly manner, the breathtaking natural environment that we ride in and most importantly, providing a fun and enjoyable experience.
Scenic Lodge is situated on the eastern escarpment of the Great Dividing Range, an easy 35 mins north of the thriving inland garden city of Toowoomba. We have 3,000+ acres of unspoilt wilderness that we ride through and an easy 20 mins ride from the National Trail. The National Trail is the old Cobb and Co coach route, which joins Melbourne (in the South) to Cooktown (in the North). The Lodge is situated amongst thousands of acres of National Park, State Forest, Flora and Fauna Reserve of Lake Perserverance and private grazing country
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The trails meander along creeks, valley floors and high mountain ridges with some 360-degree views. The old growth forests are home to endangered species of wallaby, ancient remnant rain forests, heath, closed eucalypt and vine scrub. It is a wild life corridor that changes with the seasons. If you are lucky you may even see the deer which were introduced by the Queen back in the 20th century or our very own brumbies which we successfully relocated from Fraser Island. |
We have over 30 happy, healthy horses to cater for all ages and levels of ability from nervous beginners through to experienced riders. Horses are individually selected for each rider's ability and needs. If you don't want to ride you can just go brumby mustering to feed them.
Safe enjoyable riding is our number 1 priority and accordingly all of our friendly staff are highly trained in safety matters. Scenic Lodge meets all government horse riding industry safety standards
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Apart from guided riding and free range riding we also offer lead ponies, private and group lessons, children's riding camps, social and gourmet food rides, cattle muster rides, brumby musters, camping facilities, tent hire, horse agistment, horse sales, merchandise and riding equipment sales. We can also organise 4 Star accommodation with spa, pool, sauna and gourmet meals.
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Your visit to Scenic Lodge can also be combined with any number of other adventure sports including:
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Canoeing |
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4wd Adventures |
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Rock Climbing |
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Orienteering / Bushwalking |
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Swimming |
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Fishing |
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Instruction for Nationally Accredited Certificate II and III in the previous activities |
Scenic Lodge Facilities Available: |
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Riding helmets and all safety equipment |
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Comfortable saddles and horses |
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Car parking |
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Cold drinks and food |
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Shower and toilet facilities |
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Picnic and bar-b-ques facility overlooking creek and National Trail |
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Fishing equipment including bait |
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EFTPOS facility at local Hampton store |
Bookings are required. |
The more notice you give the better the chance of the times that suit you.
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Fraser Island Special
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We also have a house on Fraser Island and can include a private trip to the island either by 4WD or plane to re-enact the catching of the brumbies. The house will sleep up to 20 people. This trip can include all gourmet meals or self cater and you should allow 5 days minimum by 4WD or 3 days by plane.
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